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1 hour 2 minutes | Thursday, November 27, 2025
Eric Metaxas begins the episode with Todd Chatman from Christian Solidarity International, who shares the stunning reality that slavery is still happening today in Sudan and explains how CSI has already freed more than 120,000 people. Todd describes how every $250 gift directly rescues an enslaved person and provides the essentials needed to start a new life. In the second half, John Zmirak joins Eric for a sobering look at America’s cultural decline and asks whether we are drifting toward a soft totalitarian state. Zmirak explains how ideology, propaganda, and weaponized compassion are res...
37 minutes | Thursday, November 27, 2025
In this episode, Eric Metaxas reveals the surprising true story behind the Pilgrims and Squanto — a part of American history most people were never told. We talk about God’s providence, the first Thanksgiving, the role of faith in survival, and how the real story of Squanto has been erased from mainstream education. This conversation highlights why America’s origins are deeply connected to the Bible, Christianity, and divine intervention. If you care about truth, history, and the foundations of our nation, you don’t want to miss this.Sponsors:Christian Solidarity International: ⁠https://csi...
49 minutes | Thursday, November 27, 2025
At a Mar a Lago wedding for his friend Mike Wilkerson, President Trump suddenly walked into the reception, saw Eric, and told the bride and groom, “This is the guy who is going to get me into heaven.” The clip went ultra viral, and a wave of online critics accused Eric of failing to share the gospel in that moment. In this episode, Eric explains what really happened in the noisy, chaotic room, why he answered the way he did, and how the reaction exposed what he calls a growing Pharisee spirit and an idol of evangelism in the church. He also responds to a recent Tucker Carlson comment about ...
37 minutes | Thursday, November 27, 2025
Eric Metaxas welcomes General Michael Flynn to discuss the deep state, the state of justice, and why he believes the Trump administration has not delivered the accountability many Americans expected. Flynn argues that Pam Bondi was the wrong choice for attorney general, explains why he has called for Sidney Powell or another strong leader to take that position, and warns that the Department of Justice is still filled with people who oppose the America First agenda. He breaks down the danger of the so-called “Seditious Six” letter from retired officers, describes what he believes is a coordi...
41 minutes | Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Pastor Che Ahn shares how he believes God called him to run for Governor of California.
41 minutes | Wednesday, October 1, 2025
How did both world wars impact the iconic works of Tolkien and Lewis? Socrates in the City host Eric Metaxas is joined by author and historian Joseph Loconte to discuss his newest book, The War for Middle-earth: J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis Confront the Gathering Storm, 1933–1945. Throughout this book and conversation, the looming threat of war is revealed, Tolkien and Lewis's friendship as a force for creativity and honesty, and the surprising influence behind Lewis's The Screwtape Letters.
42 minutes | Monday, September 29, 2025
Dinesh D’Souza introduces The Dragon’s Prophecy, the powerful new film based on Jonathan Cahn’s international bestseller. With dramatic footage, biblical archeology, and interviews with world leaders, the film reveals October 7 as a prophetic echo of ancient battles—and asks whether we are now living in the End Times. Tickets on sale Sept 15, streaming on SalemNow Oct. 9 plus Ken Fish of Orbis Ministries shares updates from his worldwide ministry travels and invites listeners to the Illumination Conference in Brentwood, TN — October 8–11, 2025.
42 minutes | Monday, September 29, 2025
Best-selling author Jonathan Cahn unveils the powerful revelations in his new book “The Avatar.” He explores hidden biblical mysteries, prophetic connections, and what they mean for America and the world today.
42 minutes | Friday, September 26, 2025
Eric was in Arizona at the Charlie Kirk memorial this past weekend. He speaks about the experience and reflects on Charlie Kirk
42 minutes | Friday, September 26, 2025
Pastor Che Ahn shares how he believes God called him to run for Governor of California.
42 minutes | Thursday, September 25, 2025
Brad Stine joins Eric to discuss his career after coming out as a christian, and the state of America. 
42 minutes | Thursday, September 25, 2025
Attorney Sidney Powell joins Eric Metaxas to deliver a hard-hitting look at the current administration and the state of American justice. She addresses the poor treatment of January 6 defendants, what can be done to pursue real accountability, and what lies ahead as President Trump’s administration seeks justice.
42 minutes | Wednesday, September 24, 2025
In this episode, Rod Martin joins the conversation to unpack the intersection of faith, politics, and culture in America today. From the challenges facing religious liberty to the role of technology and economics in shaping the conservative movement, Martin offers a thoughtful big-picture view of where the country is headed. He also shares personal insights on leadership, community, and why the future of conservatism depends on both principle and innovation.
42 minutes | Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Author and commentator John Zmirak joins Eric Metaxas for a wide-ranging discussion on culture, politics, and media. They dig into Charlie Kirk’s influence, Donald Trump’s speech to the United Nations, and the joy of Jimmy Kimmel’s cancellation.
42 minutes | Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Investigative journalist Megan Basham joins Eric Metaxas to discuss the Charlie Kirk memorial and the response it drew from the Christian left. Together they consider what this moment reveals about the Church, culture, and the profound opportunity for revival in America.
42 minutes | Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Eric Metaxas reflects on his time at the Charlie Kirk memorial in Phoenix, sharing powerful moments of faith and unity. He highlights the surprising breadth of Christian remarks from the current administration and explores why many believe this moment could mark the beginning of revival in America.
41 minutes | Monday, September 22, 2025
Our encore presentation of the late great Charlie Kirk and Erika Kirk from AmFest 2024
42 minutes | Monday, September 22, 2025
Biblical Justice vs. Social Justice | A Panel with Voddie Baucham, Charlie Kirk, Eric Metaxas
42 minutes | Friday, September 19, 2025
How often do you use your imagination? In our newest program, Socrates Dialogues, authors and professors Louis Markos and Holly Ordway discuss the enduring friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien and their most famous works, The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of The Rings.  They discuss how the two balanced their disagreements while maintaining respect and a close bond, the mythical worlds they created, the fight between good and evil, and ultimately, the importance of imagination through reason.
42 minutes | Friday, September 19, 2025
How often do you use your imagination? In our newest program, Socrates Dialogues, authors and professors Louis Markos and Holly Ordway discuss the enduring friendship between C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien and their most famous works, The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of The Rings.  They discuss how the two balanced their disagreements while maintaining respect and a close bond, the mythical worlds they created, the fight between good and evil, and ultimately, the importance of imagination through reason
42 minutes | Friday, September 19, 2025
Historian and bestselling author Victor Davis Hanson joins Eric Metaxas for a hard-hitting conversation on the dangerous consequences of unchecked rhetoric and a justice system that fails to uphold equal accountability. Hanson argues that these failures directly contributed to the tragic political assassination of Charlie Kirk.
42 minutes | Friday, September 19, 2025
Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, is in the studio to talk about what he's discovered on President Trump's campaign trail, interviewing people in the crowd, and formulating the concepts in his new book, "The MAGA Doctrine."
42 minutes | Friday, September 19, 2025
Pastor and TPUSA Board Member David Englehart on the need for revival and and a active Church in America.
42 minutes | Friday, September 19, 2025
Michael Wilkerson on the Loss of Charlie Kirk on Discourse in America. Michael Wilkerson is the author of Puritans, Pilgrims, and Prophets, Why America Matters: The Case for a New Exceptionalism (2022) and Stormwall: Observations on America in Peril (2020). More at stormwall.com.
42 minutes | Friday, September 19, 2025
In Wake of Charlie Kirk’s Murder, Ghouls Celebrate, Leftist Lawmakers Boo, Christians Pray. More at stream.org
42 minutes | Thursday, September 18, 2025
Eric reflects on Charlie Kirk's legacy and where we go from this moment.
42 minutes | Thursday, September 18, 2025
Historian and bestselling author Victor Davis Hanson joins Eric Metaxas for a hard-hitting conversation on the dangerous consequences of unchecked rhetoric and a justice system that fails to uphold equal accountability. Hanson argues that these failures directly contributed to the tragic political assassination of Charlie Kirk.
42 minutes | Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Eric reflects on Charlie Kirk's legacy and where we go from this moment.
42 minutes | Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Dinesh D’Souza introduces The Dragon’s Prophecy, the powerful new film based on Jonathan Cahn’s international bestseller. With dramatic footage, biblical archeology, and interviews with world leaders, the film reveals October 7 as a prophetic echo of ancient battles—and asks whether we are now living in the End Times. Tickets on sale Sept 15, streaming on SalemNow Oct. 9
42 minutes | Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Researcher and commentator Mel K joins Eric to discuss President Trump’s battle against the Deep State. They examine media manipulation, global deception, and the spiritual dimensions of truth in an age of overwhelming misinformation.
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#10 - John Zmirak and Todd Chatman
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